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spleen is a secondary lymphoid organ. let me explain this in simple word. spleen has abundant macrophages, which can sense abnormalities of red blood cells(RBC) and platelet. abnormal and old RBC and platelet are removed from circulation by spleen. so many conditions in which spleen gets bigger that would remove more platelet even if they are normal, leading to decrease the count of platelet.
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Where are blood platelets stored?
The spleen
What the function of the spleen?
The function of the spleen is to act as a filter for blood, store of white blood cells and platelets, recycling of old red blood cells, and fighting bacteria that cause meningitis and pneumonia.
Which organ stores most of the platelets in the body?
The spleen!
How much blood is sequestered in the spleen?
In healthy adults, about 30% of blood platelets are sequestered in the spleen.
You had low blood platelets and had your spleen removed and now it may be be that your spleen is regrowing what is the likelyhood of this occurring?
Is not going to happen. NEVER!
Can the spleen restrict production of platelets?
spleen is a secondary lymphoid organ. let me explain this in simple word. spleen has abundant macrophages, which can sense abnormalities of red blood cells(RBC) and pletlet. abnormal and old RBC and pletlet are removed from circulation by spleen. so many conditions in which spleen gets bigger that would remove more pletlet even if they are normal, leading to decrese the count of pletlet.
How is platelets transported?
Similarly to Red blood cells, Platelets are collected from bone marrow, transported via diffusion and then destroyed in the spleen 120 days later.
What is the function of the spleen?
An organ of the lymphatic system, the spleen filters blood and destroys old blood cells by sending them to the liver and elsewhere. The spleen also removes foreign matter such as bacteria and produces lymphocytes, cells that are essential for immunity. In humans, the spleen also stores blood to meet additional demands. If part of the spleen is removed, the spleen can sometimes regenerate.
Can low platelets be caused by drinking too much alcohol?
People with liver disease, a common side effect of excessive alcohol consumption, develop an enlarged spleen. The spleen normally traps platelets. When it becomes enlarged, this may accelerate, and cause a low platelet count.
Disease of which abdominal organ that can interfere with blood clotting?
An enlarged spleen can interfere with blood clotting. The spleen is a multifunctional organ that helps produce platelets, which serve to clot the blood.
Is splenomegaly present in dengue fever?
Yes, it can. The viruses affects the production of platelets and the spleen is important in recycling the blood.
Does the spleen filter lymph?
no that's the kidneys.....its still not completely known what the spleen does for us
